News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at grandcoulee.com.... Full story
Kachane Piturachsatit passed away February 15 at home surrounded by family. Born in Tha Lo, Thailand, to a poor family, Kachane came to Spokane in his 20s to pursue the American dream of opportunities. He first worked as a dishwasher at the Cathay Inn. In Spokane he met Cheryl Browning of Coulee Dam and they were married in May, 1973. Together they opened the Siam Palace in Grand Coulee in 1975. Over the years through hard work and dedication, Kachane built the restaurant into a local success wh... Full story
Clark was born in Portland, Oregon to Lola and Clark R Slattery Senior. His dad was in the construction business building logging roads in western Washington and Oregon. The job usually lasted a year and when the road job was completed, they moved to another area to build another road. The roads were usually logging roads. Because of this Clark went to a different school for the first eight grades. The family oved to Elmer City, Wash., where he attended the Nespelem High School for all 4 years.... Full story
A Celebration Of Life Graveside service for Tom Robertson will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sherman Cemetery, 38817 Sherman Rd N. Wilbur, WA. Tom passed away on January 31, 2026 at his home in Wilbur. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy maybe shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Robertson family.... Full story
Carol was born to Ernest and Lila (Peltonen) Korpi in Hibbing Village, Minnesota in 1937, the eldest of two children. In 1942, Ernest moved his family to Bremerton, WA, and then to Grand Coulee, WA, in 1945 to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Carol attended Grand Coulee High School and was a drum majorette. As a young high schooler working her first job at the Grand Coulee movie theater, she met her future husband, Eugene Downing, of Lincoln, WA. Following high school... Full story
Larry G. Maier’s last chapter in life was finished on January 10, 2026 in Missoula Montana. He was born January 19, 1932 in Isabel, South Dakota to Christine Maier and raised by his grandparents John and Elizabeth Maier. At age 16 he was inducted to the US Army, where he spent four years overseas. Larry and Creta Morris were married in 1952 and had four children—Lonn, Rene’, Dawn’l and Greg. After his career in the US Army, he tried a variety of trades in Ellensburg, Washington, including as a S... Full story
Graveside services for Larry Maier will be held at noon on Thursday, January 15, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Moose Lodge.... Full story
Funeral services for Marietta Nelson will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 24 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. A potluck dinner will follow at the Eagles Lodge #2577. After a valiant fight, Marietta went to be with our Lord on December 15, 2025.... Full story
Ron was a hard working man who retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in Grand Coulee Dam. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren beyond measure. His interests in life were hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and most everything that dealt with the outdoors. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran but did not like to talk about his time in the Army. He was a Sergeant during his time of service. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.... Full story
Betty Rae Black, 99, of Elmer City, Washington, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2025. Betty Rae (Zorn) Black was born on November 21, 1926, in Greenwood, Louisiana, to Franklin Raymond Zorn and Alice Beatrice (Stafford) Zorn. At a young age, she traveled the country with her family as her father worked construction, including on the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. At just 15 years old, Betty was ready to settle in one place, and on May 6, 1942, she... Full story
Anita Corinne Condon, born September 1, 1946 in Coulee Dam to Eugenia and Calvin “Jack” Condon, passed away October 21,2025. Anita grew up at the Colville agency where Jack raised registered quarter horses. Her best memories were of working with the horses with her dad and riding her beloved horses in the pastures and hills around the Agency. Anita was very active in 4-H - especially sewing, cooking and showing horses at fair. Anita graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1964, where her activities included band and pep club. She attended WSU... Full story
Myra Phyllis Clark passed away suddenly early Sunday morning November 9, at her home in Coulee Dam, Wash. She was born to Christine Covington and Jack Clark June 11, 1947, the oldest of nine siblings, Pauline (born sleeping) Jacqueline Tynan, her sons Joe and Greg. John Christopher (deceased) his children John Jr, Brian, Sarah, & Ashley. Margaret Ann and her Children Dani and Ray. David Alexander his wife Hannah and children David Jr, Daphne, Benjamin,(deceased) and Olivia. Michael Edwin... Full story
Chet Baer, a long-time resident of Grand Coulee, WA passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 68. He is survived by his son Nick Baer; his brothers: Jeff and Randy Baer; grandchildren: Cheylynn, Cienna, Clara, and Tiera,; his niece Donnitia Hart, and many other extended family members whom he loved dearly. Chet was born April 16th, 1957 to Chet Baer Jr. and Ellen Hart. He later married Suzette Ann Harn and they had two sons Ben Baer and Nick Baer. Chet was an experienced mechanic with an... Full story
Judy Joanne Kuiper peacefully went home to be with Jesus on October 16, 2025, surrounded by her children, their spouses, and many of her grandchildren. Born in Cottonwood, Idaho, to Cliff and Oda Delle Wren, Judy grew up with her siblings Jerry, Jeanie, Mike, and Stephen - with Stephen as her only surviving brother. After spending a year in the convent, God led Judy down a different path - right into the heart of Gary Kuiper. He spotted her waitressing at a café in Grangeville and declared, "I'm... Full story
Willis Lee Schrock of Electric City, Washington passed peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was 83 years old. Willis was born May 18th, 1942, to Joe and Ethel Schrock of Hartline, Wa. He graduated from high school in Hartline before enlisting in the United States Army, where he served his country proudly while stationed in California and Washington. Willis was a lifelong dryland wheat farmer and an avid collector. He could often be found at equipment and farm auctions with his friends Dave and... Full story
Gerold "Gary" Lee Carden born November 18, 1950 in Omak, Wa to Robert "Bob" Carden and Doreen Stanger Carden. Gary has 6 sisters and 1 brother, Laverne "Bobbi" Steele, Bobbie (Krist) Baldoz, Carol (Jerry-deceased) Vining, Linda (John-deceased) Wilhelm, Phyllis Carden, Sonia Stanger, and Chester Carden (deceased). He also had 2 sons John Carden (deceased) and Dylan Weed. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Doreen, his sister Laverne "Bobbi" Steele and brother Chester "Chet" Carden,... Full story
There will be a celebration of Ed Ethringtons life at the Grand Coulee City Park (419E Grand Coulee Ave) at 11AM This Saturday Sept 20. Please come share your fond memories of Ed.... Full story
A celebration of life for Steven Carlson will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20, at the Grand Coulee Community Church. A luncheon will follow. Everyone is welcome.... Full story
Rex Norman Chamberlain, 89, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, following a short illness. Born in Rupert, Idaho on October 21, 1935, Rex was raised in a large, loving family. It was in Rupert that he met his future wife Lou at a local roller-skating rink. They shared 63 years of marriage before her passing. Rex served in the US Army before beginning a career in construction. He briefly worked in mining before becoming a respected Surveyor and Master Carpenter,... Full story
Margaret Anne (Mull) Stewart October 19th, 1935 - August 15th, 2025 Margaret "Maggie" Stewart was born in Rudd, Iowa. She was raised a farm kid, and as she told it, from the time she was a tiny girl loved nothing better than to be dad's helper as he did the farm chores. As a young woman, she chose to study nursing at a South Dakota college. There she met the love of her life, Howard "Doodle" Stewart. They were married right after their graduation (for which Maggie served as the class... Full story
Daniel Eugene "Dan" Cox Passed away peacefully Wednesday night August 27, 2025, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, WA. Dan was born on August 1, 1960, in Spokane, to Ira Jay and Bertha Ann (Mustard) Cox. He was raised on a ranch in Owhi Flats, Nespelem, during that time he attended schools in Nespelem, Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee. Dan graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School as a 12-year vet in 1978. Upon graduating Dan began his employment career working for various construction... Full story
Father Robert P. Himes, a senior priest of the Diocese of Yakima who served as a high school teacher and counselor in Central Washington for nearly 40 years, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 16. He was 92. Fr. Himes was in assisted care at Highgate Senior Living Community in Yakima, where he had resided since his retirement in 2020 as pastor of the Catholic churches in Grand Coulee, Hartline and Coulee City. The son of Harry Robert Himes and Joanna Patricia (Quinn) Himes, Fr. Himes was... Full story
A celebration of life will be held August 23, 2025, at the Coulee Dam City Hall at 1:00 for Gary G Haugen & Steven J Haugen. Gary passed away July 7, 2025, with one final wish to be laid to rest with his son Steven. Steven passed away December 31, 2021. Steven was born October 27, 1960, to Gary & Gloria (Friedlander) Haugen. He attended elementary school in Moses Lake, Junior High in Grand Coulee and graduated from Port Angeles High School. He then enlisted in the Army. Upon leaving the Army he worked in Spokane and eventually found Canby,... Full story
Gary Gene Haugen, age 87, passed away July 7, 2025, at his home in Moses Lake, Washington. He was born May 22nd 1938 in Culbertson, Montana to Albert and Jessie Haugen and was the youngest of five children. His siblings included Shirley, Bonard, James, and Lyle. When he was in elementary school, his family moved to Chelan, Washington and later moved to Coulee Dam where he graduated high school in 1956. Upon graduating, he went to work as a lineman for Pacific Northwest Bell. This kept him on... Full story
Leonard Edwin "Ed" Ethrington, Jr., 67, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born on December 6, 1957, in Santa Cruz, California, Ed lived a life defined by creativity, craftsmanship, and an unwavering ability to solve problems with his hands and heart. From an early age, Ed demonstrated a remarkable talent for building and fixing things. This natural aptitude led him into a successful career as a cabinet maker. He owned and operated a cabinet shop that served high-end... Full story